SSS defends equity bets as COA flags paper losses

Inquirer.net - Oct 14, 2026

MANILA, Philippines — The Social Security System (SSS) has maintained that its paper losses reflect temporary declines in its investments’ value, citing P204 billion in realized gains and dividend income over the past 57 years. In a statement, SSS responded to news reports showing that the Commission on Audit (COA) had flagged a 245-percent surge

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Marcos launches new Tupad programs to boost Filipino employment

Oct 14, 2026

Marcos launches new Tupad programs to boost Filipino employment

MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Wednesday launched new employment programs aimed at helping Filipinos develop their skills, access job opportunities, and build sustainable livelihoods. Speaking at the 26th National Public Employment Service Office Congress in Cebu, Marcos introduced the Trabahong-Dagat, SkillPass, and Sagip-Trabaho programs as part of the Department of Labor and

DA: Tiu Laurel ordered rice shipment permit revoked before arrival

Oct 14, 2026

DA: Tiu Laurel ordered rice shipment permit revoked before arrival

MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Agriculture (DA) on Wednesday said Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. had ordered the revocation of the sanitary and phytosanitary import clearance for a vessel carrying suspected smuggled rice before it arrived in the Philippines. According to the DA, the decision came after Tiu Laurel received “derogatory” information about the

NCDA backs new PWD-accessible school standards for 2027

Oct 14, 2026

NCDA backs new PWD-accessible school standards for 2027

MANILA, Philippines — New public school buildings will be required to meet updated accessibility and disaster-resilience standards beginning in fiscal year 2027 under a Department of Education (DepEd) policy welcomed by the National Council on Disability Affairs (NCDA). In a statement, the NCDA said DepEd Order No. 022, series of 2026, establishes enhanced minimum performance

Gatchalian disputes P25M daily cost of Sara Duterte impeachment trial

Oct 14, 2026

Gatchalian disputes P25M daily cost of Sara Duterte impeachment trial

MANILA, Philippines — Senate President Sherwin Gatchalian on Wednesday disputed the claim that the Senate is spending P25 million daily in the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte, saying the amount represented the operating costs of the entire chamber. According to Gatchalian, “The claim that the impeachment trial costs the Senate P25 million a

COA flags travels of Sandiganbayan officials with insufficient documents

Oct 14, 2026

COA flags travels of Sandiganbayan officials with insufficient documents

MANILA, Philippines — The Commission on Audit (COA) has flagged the Sandiganbayan over the insufficient documentation of the foreign travels undertaken by its officials and employees. In its 2025 audit report, COA noted that a total of P11.87 million worth of cash advances were granted last year to the Sandiganbayan for the foreign travels of

Padilla seeks Senate probe into NCAP fairness, due process

Oct 14, 2026

Padilla seeks Senate probe into NCAP fairness, due process

MANILA, Philippines — A resolution seeking an investigation into the implementation of the No Contact Apprehension Policy (NCAP) to ensure fairness to motorists cited for traffic violations despite poor road infrastructure has been filed in the Senate. Senate Resolution No. 732, filed by Sen. Robin Padilla on Oct. 12, seeks an inquiry into fairness and

El Niño affects over 451,000 people in PH – NDRRMC

Oct 14, 2026

El Niño affects over 451,000 people in PH – NDRRMC

MANILA, Philippines — El Niño has affected more than 451,000 people across the country, including over 215,000 farmers and fisherfolk, the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) reported on Wednesday. In its situational report as of Oct. 14, the NDRRMC said 121,185 families, or 451,889 individuals, are affected in Cagayan Valley, Calabarzon, Mimaropa,

Ejercito: Senate ready to correct House budget version if needed

Oct 14, 2026

Ejercito: Senate ready to correct House budget version if needed

MANILA, Philippines — The Senate will conduct an independent review of the proposed P7.2-trillion national budget for 2027 and correct its own version if the review finds problems in the House-approved bill. Sen. JV Ejercito, chair of the Senate Committee on Finance, gave that assurance in a statement on Tuesday. The House has approved the General

Woman dubbed Mackenzie Shirilla 2.0 sobs pathetically as she's convicted of killing boyfriend by deliberately crashing car into tree

Oct 14, 2026

Woman dubbed Mackenzie Shirilla 2.0 sobs pathetically as she's convicted of killing boyfriend by deliberately crashing car into tree

Leigha Mumby was found guilty of vehicular homicide and reckless driving on Wednesday, after Daniel Waterman, 22, died in October last year from injuries sustained in the crash.

Worker loses right leg in oxygen tank explosion in Sultan Kudarat

Oct 14, 2026

Worker loses right leg in oxygen tank explosion in Sultan Kudarat

KORONADAL CITY — A 35-year-old worker lost his right leg after an oxygen tank exploded while he was refilling it at a house in Tacurong City, Sultan Kudarat, on Wednesday, police said. The Police Regional Office 12 (PRO-12) said the incident happened around 11:20 a.m. in Purok 8, Barangay Poblacion. Based on the initial police

DC plane-helicopter collision that killed 67 was so horrific first responders have turned to alcohol and are unable to sleep two years on, report warns

Oct 14, 2026

DC plane-helicopter collision that killed 67 was so horrific first responders have turned to alcohol and are unable to sleep two years on, report warns

More than 90 agencies responded on the evening of January 29, 2025, after American Airlines flight 5342 collided with a US Army Black Hawk helicopter over the Potomac River.

Comedian Graham Linehan may have been unfairly arrested because of his gender-critical views, watchdog says

Oct 14, 2026

Comedian Graham Linehan may have been unfairly arrested because of his gender-critical views, watchdog says

The comedy writer was detained and questioned by armed Metropolitan Police officers at Heathrow airport last year over anti-transgender comments he had posted on social media.

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